Black Myth: Wukong Benchmark Tool: Fix Steam Access via Clash Verge Guide

Understanding Steam Loading Issues for Wukong

The release of the Black Myth: Wukong Benchmark Tool has caused a massive surge in Steam traffic. For many players, especially those in regions with strict network filtering or poor international peering, this results in the dreaded "Error Code: -118" or "Error Code: -105." These errors indicate that your Steam client cannot establish a stable connection with the Steam Store servers or the Content Delivery Network (CDN).

Steam doesn't use a single IP; it utilizes a complex web of Akamai and Cloudflare edges. When you try to access the Wukong store page, your local DNS might return a "polluted" or congested IP address. Using Clash allows you to intercept these requests and route them through a high-speed proxy node, effectively bypassing local ISP throttling.

Optimal Clash Verge Configuration for Gamers

Clash Verge (specifically the Rev version) has become the go-to GUI for Windows and macOS users. To fix Steam access, you need more than just a basic proxy. You need DNS Hijacking. Inside your Clash Verge settings, ensure you have enabled the "System Proxy" toggle, but for gaming, we recommend the TUN Mode.

Standard system proxies often miss traffic from "non-aware" applications. Steam's background download service (SteamService.exe) sometimes ignores system-wide HTTP proxy settings. By using TUN Mode, Clash creates a virtual network adapter that captures all traffic at the kernel level, ensuring that every packet destined for Steam's servers is correctly routed.

Recommended System Settings:

• Service Mode: Install the "clash-core-service" to allow TUN mode.
• TUN Mode: Toggle ON. Set stack to gvisor or mixed for best compatibility.
• DNS Strategy: Use fake-ip to prevent DNS leakage and speed up initial handshakes.

The Mihomo Kernel Advantage: TUN Mode

If you are using an older version of Clash, you might be on the "Premium" or "Open Source" kernel. For 2026, the Mihomo (Clash.Meta) kernel is the absolute requirement for gamers. It offers superior support for UDP forwarding, which is critical if you plan to play the actual Black Myth: Wukong online components or use Steam's social features.

Mihomo’s implementation of TUN Mode is significantly more stable on Windows 10 and 11. It handles the Wukong Benchmark traffic by identifying the process and applying specific rules without adding significant latency. If you see "Permission Denied" errors when enabling TUN, ensure you are running Clash Verge as an Administrator.

Specific Routing Rules for Black Myth: Wukong

To ensure the benchmark tool and Steam Store work perfectly, you should add specific Rule Providers or manual rules to your configuration. Below is a fragment of the YAML configuration optimized for Steam.

Illustrative YAML fragment for Steam Optimization

rules:
  - DOMAIN-SUFFIX,steamcommunity.com,PROXY
  - DOMAIN-SUFFIX,steampowered.com,PROXY
  - DOMAIN-SUFFIX,steamstatic.com,PROXY
  - DOMAIN-SUFFIX,steamusercontent.com,PROXY
  - DOMAIN-KEYWORD,wukong,PROXY
  - PROCESS-NAME,Steam.exe,PROXY
  - PROCESS-NAME,bmyk_benchmark.exe,DIRECT

Notice that we route the Steam.exe process through the PROXY to load the store and community pages, but we might set the actual benchmark execution to DIRECT if your local connection is fast enough once the download is finished, as the benchmark itself doesn't require a constant high-speed proxy once assets are cached.

Troubleshooting Common Connection Errors

Even with Clash running, you might encounter issues. Here are the most common fixes:

Pro Tip: If the Steam Store loads but images are missing, it's usually because steamstatic.com is being blocked or incorrectly routed to a slow node. Switch your proxy group to a "Global" or "US/HK" node specifically for the Steam category.

1. Empty Store Page: Clear the Steam browser cache (Settings -> Interface -> Delete Browser Data).
2. Download Sticking at 0 bytes: Check if your proxy provider supports large file downloads. Some nodes throttle high-bandwidth sessions.
3. TUN Mode No Internet: Ensure no other VPN or "Game Booster" is active, as they conflict with Clash's virtual network adapter.

Optimizing Download Speeds for Large Benchmarks

The Black Myth: Wukong benchmark is roughly 8GB to 12GB. To maximize speed:

• Select Nodes with High Bandwidth: Look for "IEPL" or "IPLC" lines in your Clash node list. These offer dedicated backbones that avoid public internet congestion.
• Use Load Balancing: If your config supports it, use a load-balance strategy to spread Steam's multi-threaded download across multiple nodes.
• Check MTU Settings: In TUN mode, if you experience packet fragmentation, try lowering the MTU to 1400 in the Clash config.

By fine-tuning these settings, you can reach your line's maximum speed, allowing you to get into the benchmark and see if your GPU can handle the Full Ray Tracing requirements of Wukong.